Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC

Ellen Abee Duckett

Ellen Abee Duckett

Jun 30, 2015

Dateline - Whitmire Ellen Abee Duckett, age 79, of 130 Pine Avenue, Whitmire, SC, died Tuesday morning, June 30, 2015 from Alzheimer’s disease. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children. Born in Marion, SC, on May 8, 1936, she was the daughter of Vernon Vester Abee, Sr. and Irene Decker Abee. She grew up in Union,...

Wydette Cogsdill Barker

Wydette Cogsdill Barker

Jun 30, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Wydette Cogsdill Barker, age 77, widow of Arthur Barker, Sr., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the NHC of Clinton. She was born in Laurens and was the daughter of the late Euitt and Gladys Thompson Cogsdill. Mrs. Barker was a former employee of Milliken, Laurens Plant. She is survived by her sons, Arthur E....

Nellie Fuller Rowe

Nellie Fuller Rowe

Jun 29, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Nellie Fuller Rowe, age 79, widow of Melvin G. Rowe, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at NHC of Clinton. She was born in Laurens County and was a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Etta Sanders Fuller. She was a former employee of Anderson Hosiery Mill and Torrington Bearing Company and was a member...

W. Kenneth "Kenny" Powell

W. Kenneth "Kenny" Powell

Jun 29, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC W. Kenneth “Kenny” Powell, age 62, of 15195 Hwy 56 N, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born in Spartanburg and was the son of the late Claude Powell and Gladys Brewington. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Zapot; his brother at heart, K.C. Rose; a niece Darla Rose; one brother Freddie; three...

June Carol Garland

June Carol Garland

Jun 29, 2015

Dateline – Whitmire, SC June Carol Garland, age 65, of 1971 Hwy 66, died Monday, June 28, 2015 in Wallace Thomson Hospital in Union. She was born in Kingsport, TN and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Jessie McGee Goins. Mrs. Garland was retired from Whitten Center. She is survived by her son, Adam Garland of Greenwood; her...

Joyce Bannister Campbell

Joyce Bannister Campbell

Jun 28, 2015

Dateline – Laurens, SC Joyce Bannister Campbell, age 82, of Laurens, widow of Thomas F. Campbell, Sr. passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015. She was born in Iva, SC and was the daughter of the late William Prue and Myrtle McCullough Bannister. Mrs. Campbell was retired from Heritage Federal Savings and Loan in Laurens. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren and...

Luke William Smith Jr.

Luke William Smith Jr.

Jun 24, 2015

Luke William Smith, Jr., age 63, of 600 North Adair Street, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Laurens County Hospital. He was born in Clinton, SC and was the son of the late Luke William Smith, Sr. and the late Annie Merle Webb Smith. Mr. Smith was retired from Whitten Center and was a former employee of Clinton...

William Tim "Bill" Coker

William Tim "Bill" Coker

Jun 23, 2015

Dateline - Laurens, SC William Tim "Bill" Coker, age 72, of 2443 Ekom Beach Road, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at his home. He was born in Laurens and was the son of the late Ernest and Beatrice Nelson Coker. Bill loved to play his guitar and was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his son, Ronnie...

Jack T. (J.T.) Pennington

Jack T. (J.T.) Pennington

Jun 21, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Jack T. (J.T.) Pennington, age 85, of 4728 Hwy 308, passed away Sunday, June 21,2015 at The Havens at Chanticleer. He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late Jack Larkin and Flossie Jane Crowder Pennington. Mr. Pennington was retired from Clinton Mills, Bailey Plant and was a member of Bellview Baptist...

Alfred Mersman

Alfred Mersman

Jun 16, 2015

Dateline – Spartanburg, SC Rev. Alfred Mersman, age 90, of White Oak Estates, 400 Webber Rd., Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in the Spartanburg Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI, and was the son of the late Henry and Eva Mersman. Rev. Mersman was the former minister of Rock Bridge Presbyterian...

William "John" Allen Pace

William "John" Allen Pace

Jun 15, 2015

Dateline – Waterloo, SC William “John” Allen Pace, age 53, of 2442 River Fork Road, Waterloo, SC, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home. He was born in Clinton and was a son of William Ray Pace and Woodie Tinsley. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Pace of the home; his son, Richard Allen Pace (Charlotte) of...

Billie Jean Childers

Billie Jean Childers

Jun 15, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Billie Jean Childers, age 58, of 28373 Hwy 76, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015. She was born in York, SC and was a daughter of Myrtle Childers and the late Billy Childers. She is survived by her loving sister and friend, Anne Stewart and husband, Bub; her brother, Gary Dean Childers; her niece, Lori Anne...

James William "Billy" Mcgee

James William "Billy" Mcgee

Jun 14, 2015

James William “Billy” McGee, age 80, of 2160 Apple Orchard Rd, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 14th, 2015. He was born in Clinton and was a son of the late William O. and Marguerite Harris McGee. He is retired as Supervisor from Clinton Mills, a former member of the National Guard, and a member of the Lydia...

Nioma Duffey Rose

Nioma Duffey Rose

Jun 10, 2015

Dateline – Gray Court, SC Nioma Duffey Rose, age 86, of Gray Court, went to be with the angels on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Hospice House of Clinton. She was born in Waverly, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Fred and Agnes Duffey. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Blakely of Gray Court; her...

Sherry Mcwatters Cogsdill

Sherry Mcwatters Cogsdill

Jun 9, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Sherry McWatters Cogsdill, age 55, of 306 Beauregard Street, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at her home. She was born in Winnsboro and was a daughter of the late Douglas and Iller Pearl Webb McWatters. Sherry was formerly employed with District 56 Schools and with Whitten Center. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Cogsdill...

George William Mckittrick

George William Mckittrick

Jun 8, 2015

Dateline-Laurens, SC George William McKittrick, age 80, of 174 AD Drive, Laurens, SC, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015. Mr. McKittrick was born in Mountville and was a son of George and Frances McKittrick. He was a member of Ora ARP Church and a member of the US Air Force. Mr. McKittrick is survived by his wife, Cornelia “Connie” McKittrick;...

Aaron T. Gault

Aaron T. Gault

Jun 5, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Aaron T. Gault, age 68, of Clinton, passed away June 5, 2015. He was born May 5, 1947 in Whitmire, SC, and was the son of Aron and Myrtle Gault. Mr. Gault retired from Torrington and the National Guards. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra Gault; his son, Aaron Gault (Bo) of...

Effie Starnes Medlin

Effie Starnes Medlin

Jun 4, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Effie S. Medlin, age 73, formerly of Elizabeth Street, died Thursday, June 4, 2015 at NHC of Clinton. She was born in Clinton and was a daughter of the late Willie and Ruby Dorn Starnes. Mrs. Medlin was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Laurens. She is survived by...

John Pennington

John Pennington

Jun 1, 2015

Dateline-Gray Court, SC John Pennington age 86 of Gray Court, SC passed away Monday, June 1st, 2015 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Pennington was the owner and operator of Pennington’s Texaco in Gray Court before his retirement and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Laurens. Surviving are two brothers, O’Dell Pennington and Oscar...

Glenda Sue Frady

Glenda Sue Frady

May 31, 2015

Dateline – Clinton, SC Glenda Sue Frady, age 61, of 112 Reeder Street, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the NHC of Clinton. She was born in Waynesville, NC and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Flossie Huffman Frady. Ms. Frady attended the First Baptist Church of Joanna and was a joy and blessing to those that...